Deputy Vice-chancellor, Health

**Job no**: 500272
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Hobart
**Categories**: Management
- Significantly contribute towards supporting Tasmania’s health care system & its evolution.
- Lead the College of Health & Medicine by creating and managing transformative partnerships
- Substantial paid leave entitlements, 17% super, relocation support, salary packaging
- The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present._

**The Opportunity**

As an integral member of our executive team, you will lead the University’s strategic mission in health alongside overseeing the operation of the College of Health and Medicine. The College excels in advanced practice, medication safety, nursing, dementia research, psychological sciences, allied health, medicine, paramedicine, and preventative health. It plays a crucial role in supporting the healthcare system to deliver accessible, affordable, and future-focused health services, aiming to improve health outcomes for the Tasmanian community and beyond. Providing a distinctive contribution to the island and nation’s health care needs while ensuring that the University’s research agenda is strategically multidisciplinary, sharply prioritised and programmatic will enable us to meet our aspirations for excellence, distinctiveness and impact. Developing and maintaining strong transformative partnerships with key providers both within Tasmania, nationally and internationally, you will develop and foster a supportive team culture with high levels of engagement. Delivering on student-centred teaching quality which is consistently above the national average will significantly contribute towards supporting Tasmania’s health care system and its evolution.

**What’s Required**

With an exemplary history of academic leadership and a Doctoral degree, you will bring to the role a visionary approach to health and the ability to enhance performance within a College/Faculty. As a distinguished people focussed leader with a proven track record in fostering a positive organisational culture will lead to effective strategic planning, budgeting, financial management, and staff development in an academic setting. Exceptional communication skills at all levels are essential, enabling the establishment and maintenance of productive partnerships both within and outside the University, across local, national, and international spheres. A sophisticated grasp of the University of Tasmania’s strategic goals, challenges, and opportunities, particularly in health disciplines, is crucial for driving success in this pivotal role.

**About the University**

At the University of Tasmania, success takes a quiet determination and adaptability. In turn, this makes us broader, more rounded, multi-skilled thinkers and creative problem solvers, and it sees our institution generate powerful ideas for and from Tasmania. Because of our unique setting and challenges we go beyond creating places of learning. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.

**What’s on Offer?**

We value our staff and the important contributions they make to our community. You’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including:

- 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% Superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
- Health Insurance and Banking
- Novated Leasing

**Belong - Be You**

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to ensure that our people feel encouraged and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Fostering diversity and inclusion is our key priority, supporting our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth. Celebrating the strengths that diversity brings will enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.

**Considering a Move to Tasmania**

Offering a breath of fresh air, our island State’s offers an exceptional work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy both a fulfilling career, incredible natural beauty and recreational opportunities that our island has to offer. Tasmania has crafted a unique brand of creativity and adventure; case in point: the world-famous MONA and the exceptional mountain bike tracks of Derby. Our food and wine scene boasts an abundance of fresh seafood, family-run wineries, distilleries, and culinary experiences that celebrate farm-fresh produce. Nestled within a pristine natural env